Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 to William M. Lowry

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GLC#
GLC02848
Type
Letters
Date
16 August 1857
Author/Creator
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Title
to William M. Lowry
Place Written
Nashville, Tennessee
Pagination
8 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 27.9 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Analyzes the current political situation in Tennessee and the state of the Democratic Party. Discusses West H. Humphreys, a federal judge in Tennessee with Confederate sympathies. Says Humphreys has "taken it into his head that [Gideon J.] Pillow [who wanted to run for senator] is the greatest man now living." Criticizes Pillow's qualifications and his use of their mutual friends for political gain. Also discusses Aaron V. Brown, Alfred Osbourne Pope Nicholson, Franklin Pierce, Washington C. Whitthorne, Landon Carter Haynes and William G. Brownlow.

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